Republic for Dunces

The perfect reference point to read what the republicans will not tell you about the republic Bill that Australians were asked to approve on 6 November 1999.

The Australian Republic Unplugged

This is the full text of an exhaustive unravelling of former Prime Minister Paul Keating's proposal for an Australian republic. This article also shows how there will be a power shift to the politicians if Australia becomes a republic.

The Australian Republic Unplugged Summary

A summary of The Australian Republic Unplugged with numerous direct links to the article text.

Submission to the 1998 Constitutional Convention

This paper proposed a possible solution for an equitable result for both sides of the debate at the Constitutional Convention held in Canberra in February 1998.

Submission to the 2001 Corowa Peoples Conference

This paper contains the Executive Summary and Proposal Number 5 submitted to the Corowa Peoples Conference of 1-2 December 2001.

Is the Australian Constitution Safe?

Can the Australian Constitution be changed without the will of the people? Read this revealing document to find out how our politicians - acting alone - may be able to do untold damage to our democracy.

Dual Nationality: A Republican Curse

Republicans abhor the current constitutional arrangements in that the Queen of Australia can also be the Queen of Canada but have no qualms in wanting to allow citizens of other countries, who are also Australian citizens, to be able to become president in an Australian republic. Republicans remain deceivingly silent on this issue. Why? Read all about it here!

Senate and Sensibility

This article examines the functions and powers of the Senate of the Parliament of the Commonwealth and canvasses possible change where appropriate. It also discusses the relationship of the establishment of a republic with the role of the Senate

Selling Out Australia

Selling out Australia is an interesting view on the Australian republic issue by American, Marc Ely-Chaitlin, and reveals an entirely different aspect on the republican debate.

Presidential Power Charts

This page details how there will be a significant shift of the Governor-General's powers to the Federal Executive Council (Prime Minister & Cabinet) rather than to a president in a republic thereby giving our politicians even more power than they already hold. This page also includes an animated image that clearly demonstrates this change.

Australia Day

A quick look at some facts and issues relating to Australia Day which is celebrated on the 26th day of January each year.

Multi Media QuickTime Clips

This page contains several multimedia QuickTime movie clips on the republic debate. You will need the latest version of QuickTime to view these clips. Click here to download the latest version of QuickTime.

Independent Australia

An extract from Volume 1 of the Constitutional Commission 1988 Report dealing with Australia's status as an independent and sovereign country.

The Queen of Australia

An extract from Volume 1 of the Constitutional Commission 1988 Report dealing with Queen Elizabeth in her capacity as the Queen of Australia and other documents confirming that role including the Royal Style and Titles Act 1953 and the 1999 High Court decision on the Sue v (Heather) Hill Case.

1999 Referendum Results

Results of the referendum held in Australia on 6 November 1999 relating to the questions proposing that Australia change from a constitutional monarchy to a republic and to insert a new preamble into the Constitution.

Sovereigns, Governors-General and Prime Ministers

A chart detailing the Sovereigns, Governors-General and Prime Ministers of Australia since the Commonwealth of Australia was established on 1 January 1901.

What has to be changed for Australia to become a Republic

An extensive, but not necessarily exhaustive, list of Acts of Parliament and other associated constitutional documents that will require to be either, repealed, amended or require the Queen's concurrence for termination.

How much will a republic cost?

How much will a republic cost the Australian taxpayers? This page endeavours to reveal the total cost of converting Australia's stable form of parliament to that of a republic of questionable stability.

The Beginner's Guide to the Australian Constitution

An advanced, quick and easy look at the Constitution. This page features numerous colourful icons to show the way with extensive links back to the Constitution itself. Suitable for school children and above. This article is also available for download in PDF formats.

Quiz Master

Complimenting the Beginner's Guide to the Constitution, Quiz Master is an interactive multi-choice quiz on the Constitution that provides you with your score at the click of a button. Test your skills now!

The Constitution Pictorial Guide

This page is suitable for the younger ones to learn a little about our constitution and features colourful, animated icons to introduce them to this important document.

Test Drive your Republic

Enter the requirements to build your republic by selecting various buttons and then select the "Test Drive" button to create your republic!

Chairman of the Board

See how Queen Elizabeth is Queen of her several realms within the Commonwealth of Nations. Queen Elizabeth is not only Queen of Australia but also of Canada, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, United Kingdom and several other realms. This site also has links to the Commonwealth of Nations sites.

Handy Hints for Republicans

A comprehensive list of handy hints for members of movements which support an Australian republic.